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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

No steps have yet been taken towards
selecting final resting place for the e.
mains of Gen. Logan. On New Years
Day some of Mrs. Logan's friends from
Chicago called upon her, aud it was de-
cided to let the matter rest for the present.
1t is not probable that the body will be re-
moved from its present resting place before
SnrinO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Speculative transactions in New York
during 1886 largely exceeded in volume
those of the preceding year. The number
Of business failures throughout the country
in 1886 was S04 less than in 1885.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

SAD LACK OF DEcoRUM.- the
ashes of Senator Logan remain unburied,
and the tears of his devoted widow still
flew, it seems premature, if not heartless,
to see the papers of the country alive with
speculations as to the choice of his success
sor. In few days the cnlogies will spoken
over his mains in the Senate, his mortal
parts viii he consigned to the tomb, the
volleys u il be fired ever his grave, and the
solemn pa ;eant will have ended. 1t seems
to us that his party papers aud purity
friends mi ,hs have waited till the dust of
the valley had been cast upon his coffin be-
fore begin sing to talk of the disposition to
be made nf his senatorial robes; bat such
deeeruu has not been observed, aud the
talk, the counting of votes. the bargaining,
perhaps, is already in full blast. Snch,
however, IS the way of the world, though
we do not remember to have seen so often
sive dis; LAY of it as we have ever the
open Craze of the dead Senator from
Illinois = Norfolk Landmark, Dec. Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Mrs. Langtry has an old-fashioned Massa.
cbusetts sleigh and tight-fitting tiger
skin jacket, and is lying low for snow
storm, that she may astonish the natives
with an original turnout
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

CASUALTIES OF A SNow-SToRM.- dis
patch last Thursday from Berlin, Germany,
says =
''The removal of the snow which fell in
the late storm has revealed an appalling
loss of life Fifty bodies have been found
in Saxony, thirty in Thuringia and forty
in Southern Germany. 1t is estimated
that the total loss of life will be nearly 200."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

SECRETARY LAMAR's ENGAaEMENT.-A
dispatch from Macon, Ga, says that Secre-
tary Lamar is spending the holidays at his
old home, surrounded by his relatives and
the friends of his early manhood. He has
met with an enthusiastic reception, and has
been rendered banquet, which, however,
he has declined. The reports relative to
his immediate marriage are idle surmises,
but it is true that he is engaged to the lady
so often named, and that the engagement
meets the entire approval of both of the
families concerned. 1t is also absolutely
certain that no time has yet been fixed for
the marriage ceremony. The lady is not
of the fashionable world, and she has
hitherto found more interest in domestic
occupations and quiet charities than in the
fashionable pleasures of society.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN MARYLAND
Shocks, supposed to be of earthquake, and
accompanied by mysterious noises, were
felt Sunday night and early Monday morn
ing at various points in Carroll, Frederick
and Washington counties, Md. Another
shock was felt at Middletown, Frederick
county, Monday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

A Paris dispatch of December 31st, says
that M. Bartholdi has been promoted to
the rank of commander of the Legion OF
Honor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

A new drink called "Agarie' is now all
the 60 in Atlanta, Ga. 1t is made of ether
and alcohol, and will make prohibitionisi
helpless in five minutes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

SUICIDE IN VIRaINIA.-William Lewis,
a farmer, residing near Blackwell's wharf,
on the Great Wicemico river, Northumber-
land county, Va, committed suicide on the
morning of Christmas eve by hanging him
self in his barn. He arose before day, and,
telling his wife he was going to feed the
stock, left the house. Breakfast time
arriving and he not making his appearance,
his wife went to look for him. and found
him in the barn banging to rafter, dead.
He had been in Respondent state of mind
for some time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

GEN. LoaAN's PRoPERTY.-A Chicago
dispatch says: seen. Logan's relatives in
the Southern part of the State are some
what irritated because Of the talk of Mrs.
Logan's poverty. The General leaves over
81, 200 worth of unincumbsred property
in Carbondale, consisting of SIS acres with
in the corporate limits, and worth 500 an
acre at a forced sale; $50 acres adjoining the
limits, and worth $40 to S45 an acre, and
a dwelling house in West street, near the
Normal University, valued at 81, 500. He
also leaves over 200 acres near Murphys-
borough, worth over $50 an acre, Is acres
worth 800 an acre, and 80 town lots worth
800 each. The Jackson county property
is worth at least $50, 900, altogether with
out incumbrance. They may say my
brother died poor said Tom Logan, but
that means comparatively poor, but not alb
solutely poor. He was poor for man
holding his rank and position. His place
at Washington is incumbered, but there
isn't a cent against our property around
here The reports that Grand Army posts
are raising subscriptions to pay off an
alleged mortgage on the Generals old
homestead is said to be an especial irrita-
ton to the relatives at Carbonate. Less
than four months ago the General was ne
gotiating for the purchase of the Baird and
Robert farms, both of which join his own
property at Carbondale."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

An effort is being made in New Jersey to
secure pardon for Titus, who stands con-
victed of the murder of Miss Smith. The
weight of public opinion is overwhelmingly
against any such misplaced clemency, as We
gather from our Northern exchanges, and
the just sentiment predominates that men
who do violence to women should be hang
ed antil they are dead.-NoJoM Landmark.
Titus, the janitor, and Cluverius, the Sun
day-Schoel superintendent, have committed
the worst offenses in the annals Of crime,
who desire to have them pardoned. We
agree with the Landmark ''that men who
do violence to women should be hanged till
they are dead"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

THE Boy HIT BACK.-A school-teacher
living not many miles out of the city does
not now believe in reproving scholars for
bad penmanship, having come to this con-
clusion last Wednesday. Each scholar was
required to present 4 sample of his PEN
manship to the instructor for inspection.
The last to hand up his ''best endeavor'
was bright little six years old who was
very backward in this particular line of in
struction. As usual his copy was very
badly written, and the teacher, calling him
to his desk, said: 'Now Charlie, you have
again made the poorest showing in this
class. 1t seems that you should be able to
improve on this kind of work; why, when I
W as boy at your age could write almost
as well as do now" eyes, SIR" replied
the promising lad. 81 guess you could,
bus may be you had better teacher than
I have"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Janitor Titus, the convicted murderer of
Tillie Smith, of Hackettstown, N. j., will
have to pay the death penalty. He was
convicted on circumstantial evidence, but
the Supreme Court of New Jersey is di~in-
elined to give him new trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA AND HAIR
vARD.-The subject reminds one of the lit
tie fact that out of ten University Of Vir-
ginia stnd-nts who passed tho examination
for the medical staff of the Navy nine pass
ed, and OF ten from Harvard nine failed
The Richmond Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

The President was able to stand through
cut the New ears reception at the White
House, which was brilliant affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Many Trades Union organizations are
Withdrawing from the Knights of Labor, and
the order seems to be going to pieces. Mr..
Powderly might have expected this result
when he himself became bloated capitalist
by the reception of a Congressman-s salary
of SO, 900 q Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

At Lafayette, Indiana, on Monday morn
% degrees below zero. The cold wave OF
the last few days extended even to the city
of Mexico forming ice there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

EARTHQUAKES IN SPAIN.-A shock of
earthquake was felt Saturday in Almeria,
Andalusia. 1t caused much alarm, but no
iniurV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Henry M. Stanley, the explorer, had all
interview lasting an hour with King
Leopold last Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

A WEDDING PosTPoNED.-David Sam
pie, of Boston, after working hard for sew
eral years saved 1925, aud decided to get
married during the holidays. So he put
the money in big pocket book and that in
the inside pocket of his overooat, and
started out to buy furniture for his new
home. 1t grew too warm for his overcoat,
and he took it off, first putting the pocket
book in the inside pocket of his undercoat.
David reached for the money it was not
there. The wedding has been postponed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

The proprieters of the Boston Herald an
nounced to their employees on New ears
Day proposition to give to them for the
current year portion Of the net profit of
the business, after reservlng the interest Oh
the value of the property. The employees
are to share in proportion to the wages re-
ceived during the year. They also suggest
to the employees the formation of mutual
benefit society, promising to contribute an
amount equal to the aggregate contribu-
tions of the employees. The proprietors
say in their circular announcing the pro-
position, owe hope that this experiment
may be so successful that profit-sharing may
be adopted by US as permanent policy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WESTERN LUNATIC AsYLU

Staunton, Va, JAN LIST, 1857.
GEALED BIDS will he received at NV Of
y fee up to IL o'clock. NJ. on JAM 25th, 1887,
for all the hides from the beeves to be killed at
this Asylum from Jan LIST, 1887, to Dec, 3lst.
1887. The hides to be trimmed and wet sailed
to be delivered cleaned on board cars at Staun-
ton, and to be paid for at Railroad weights.
jan5-lt JNO. w. BLACKBURN Steward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
ALEXAND RIA GAZETTE.
EsTABLIsHED 1900.

Its contiguity to Washington gives 1t an ear
ly precedence over all the Journals OF the State
in in telligence of the operations of the Gener-
al Government. The proceedings of Congress
are reported and all matters of interest to Vir-
ginia given in detail. From the state Capital
1t receives early and accurate accounts OF all
the operations of the State government.
Especial attention Is devoted to the news Of
Virginia, and concisely and completely 1t gives
the news Of the world.
In its Commercial columns the peopleknow
they may depend upon the Gazette.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY-One year. So; six months, SO; three
months, 81. so; one month, so cents
TRI-WEEKLY-One yeas, 81; six months, 81;
three months. 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
TIE CoMEr.-The new comet is now d

THE COMET.-The new comet is now dis.
tinctly visible to the naked eye. 1t may be
seen shortly after 6 o'clock in the evening,
down in tine western sky, at an altitude OF
about twelve degrees. 1t is nearly as
bright as a star OF the third magnitude,
and has shert tail, which is not easily
discernable by the naked eye.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

AN UNsUsPECTINa WIFE.-The Boston
Transcript is entitled to credit for the an
nexed good thing: II used to think men
had an. awfully easy Time" said Mrs.
Franks, 'sbut I've changed my mind, and
hereafter Pm going to take all the care off
Charles possibly can. You see, the other
morning, told Charles we wanted some
wood, and to be sure and order some.
Well, waited all day, and that wood didn't
come, and I was almost angry, for, said l.,
She has forgotten it, as usual Charles
didn't come home until late; long after
had retired. He had to 60 to his club, and
it seems he was detained until after mid
night. He was awfully restless, and kept
talking in his sleep, saying svery,once in a
while, give me another dollars worth of
chips So you see I knew that his mind
was troubled about that wood. How much
it must have worried him; to thus disturb
his rest! Hereafter I'm going to attend to
all house matters myself. Poor man! he
has enough to bother him without doing
home errands."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Mark Twain is credited with being worth
something like 81, 800, COO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Hon. John A. Swope has been sustained
in his vote to take up the Morrison tariff
bill by the Democratic Association Of York,
Pa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

UTANTED.-Good double entry BOOK
w KEEPER. Give references and enclose
specimen of penmanship: also extent OF expe-
risnce as book keeper. and with whom you
were employed. Address Lock box %,
jan5-lt Stanton, Va.
ID b. HOuseman, &c. VS.. III. Jones.
DE- &c.-In pursuance of decree of the cir
cult court for Augusta county, entered In this
cause, November IL, 1885. 1 shall proceed, at my
office, in Staunton, on Thursday, Fe6ruary3,
1887 to take an account showing how the fund
in the cause Is to be distributed among the
devisees of Henry Brew. and the representa-
tives of such devisees as have departed this
life since the death of said Brew.
jan5-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
Camuel Life, Trustee, VS.. McCOmb and
y Others.-In pursuance of decree Of the
circuit court of Augusta county. entered in
this cause, December /, 1886. 1 shall proceed, at
my office, in Staunton. on Wednesday. Februd-
ry2, 1887, to take account, LIST, of the amount OF
the trust-fund In the hands of Samuel Life.
trustee, &c; End, of tho persons to whom the
same is payable. &C.; and, 3rd, what interest
was due and unpaid at the time Mrs. Mary A.
McComb died, &c, &c.
jan5-4t JOS. A. wADDELL, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Section of Fence Standing, Fiue-Foot Pickets.
Descriptive circular sent upon application.
Fence also manufactured and for sale by:
MARKS & FRIEND, lib east River Street.
Petersburg, Va.
R. F. i W. P. HILL, Barboursville Va.
o. III. STYRON, 346 east Main Street. Norfolk,
Va.
CONDENSATION FENCE COMPANY, 1850
east Franklin street. Richmond Va.
JAMES ROACH, Fredericksburg, Va.
E. c. VINCENT, Lock Box No. A. Staunton,
Va.
Agents for sale Of Fencing:-
j. F. TEMPLETON, Waynesboro', Va
j. B. roller, Mount Crawford, Va.
oct13 6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

The total number of people in the drought
district of Texas now in need of food, cloth
ing and fuel is placed at 80, 900, while thou
sande more are without seed to plant DUR
ing the coming year. An appeal is made
to the State and national legislatures and to
the country at large to furnish at once
$500, 900 to relieve immediate wants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Mr.. MASSEY AND THE VIRGINIA DEBT.-
Lieutenant Governor John E. Massey has
written letter in which he expresses the
opinion that an extra session Of the Virgin
ia Legislature is necessary, and should be
called by the Governor, but dissents from
the position taken by the Richm ond Dis
patch that ''it would be we'll for Mr.. Bar
bour to call a meeting of the Democratic
State central committee to settle upon the
policy of the party with respect to this mat
ter" Mr.. Massey ssys the Governor ough
not to be controlled by partisan considers
tions or motives in his action upon 30 i'm
portant matter, affecting all the people of
the State, and that the action of any party,
through its leaders, would place him in an
embarrassing position. In reply to the ques-
ton, "What can the Legislature do with
regard to the public debt ?'' Mr.. Massey
gives the following answer:
81. Pass bill prohibiting the funding,
under the Riddleberger bill, of any bond
from which the coupon, which natures July
/, 1887, has been detached.
SO. Propose an amendment to the consti-
tuition, to be submitted to the next Legis-
lature, providing that no future legislation
shall after the adoption of said amendment,
make any provision for the payment of any
bond which has not been funded under the
Riddleberger bill, except those held by
schools.and colleges.
81 prefer this mode of thus amending
the constitution, because it can be done thus
more expeditiously than by calling consti-
tutional convention.)
exceptions, the assessment and collection of
revenue to the counties and cities of the
Commonwealth.
"The thought of offering, receiving or
considering any other terms of settlement
than those contained in the Riddleberger
bill should not be entertained for a mo-
ment."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

STABBED THEIR FATHER.-Two brothers
named Conner, living at Copper Hill,
Floyd county, while engaged in a drunken
row New Years day, stabbed their father,
who tried TO separate them, and he canuot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Kiss me, darling, for your breath is
Just as sweet as new-mown hay;
Kiss me, darling, for your teeth are
Free from tartar or decay;
Kiss me, darling, for you won't
Forget me or your SOZODONT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

A dispatch from Paris says that the mar
rage of Marsbf.l hIacMahon's daughter to
Marquis Kelvin took place last Thursday,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
H1RUsTEE,s sALELIn nnrsnance :

TRUSTEES SALE.-In pursuance of a
L deed of trust executed to the und ersigned
on the 2sth day of September, 1888, by Samuel
81. Lineweaver, recorded in the Clerks office
OF Augusta county Court, in Will Book No. So
page 1877, and being required so to do by the
beneficiary In said deed. will offer at public
auction. near the Courthouse, in the City of
Staunton, on
Saturday. the 18Th day of January, 1887,
one Victor Clover Huller. No, 5, manufactured
by the Newark Machine Company, one x in
terest In one Gaar, Scott Co. 10 horse Engine.
and 54th interest in one Roberts. Thorp & Co
Thresh Box. This machinery is all in good
hx and complete running order, and will be
sold for CASH as prescribed by the terms Of
the deed; JACOB A. HANGER, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

A young man named Edmond Kenn, who
is under arrest at Milwaukee, has confessed
the young girl who was found dead in Jan
uary, 1884; on the prairie near Chicago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Gen. William W. Loring's funeral took
place in New York Sunday. Rev. DR..
Huntington, of Grace Church, officiated,
assisted by Rev Mr.. Spruille, a member of
Wheeler's Confederate Cavalry, friend Of
the deceased. The remains will be taken
to St. Augustine, Florida.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Congressman Herbert, of Alabama, in
his speech at the Merchants Association
dinner, in Boston, said, among other good
things:
s'But there is really no new South. 1t is
the old South coming out pure, respondent
gold from the furnace of affliction-the old
South developing its same old brain and
Drawn and muscle and pluck-that brain
and Drawn and muscle and pluck that so
distinguished it on the battle-feld-under
new conditions-conditio that give us an
even chauce in the race that is set before
u.s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
q. @. VINCENT,
POst-office Box 4. Staunton, Va,
PROPRIETOR OF PATENTS
OF THE
FARM, GARDEN, AND ORNAMENTAL
FENCE

AND FENCE MACHINES
r Diploma awarded by Virginia State Agricul-
tural Society, Rich mond, 1885 and 1886 for cat
tie, poultry-yard. FARM fencing. gates &C.
Diploma awarded at Augusta Bald win Fair
at stanton, Va, 1886, for the the best portable
fence.
Diploma awarded at Scottsville Fair
Every man looking to his interest will ex.
anime our fence before erecting any other
The FENCE is manufactured under and pro-
tected by letters patent Nos 204 3I2 240 $780, 26i-
6SS, 264,6S4: Any infringement will be prosecut-
ed to the full extent of the law
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

nISSOLUTION.-T co-partnership here
IL tOfOre existing between G. W. Hunter and
G. W. Warden, under the firm name of Hunter
& Co., Is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
G. w. Hunter having sold his entire interest
in said concern.
East Main St., Stanton, Va, will hereafter be
conducted under the firm name of Warden &
Co.. who have assumed all the liabilities of
Hunter & Co. (Hunter q Warden) and will cols
lect all accounts due said firm.
G. W. HUNTER,
2lst Dec, 1885 G.. W. WARDEN.
herewith express my grateful acknowledg-
ments to our many customers for their long
continued patronage. which they have SO lib
era lily given. and wish each one to feel that
they have, In their measure. contributed to the
business prosperity the house now enjoys
commend to you my successors, and ask
that you will continue to them the same
hearty support which you have given me.
ianh ct q w HUNTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05
The Atmosphere of Love

Is pure, sweet breath. This desideratum
is one of the results of using SOZODONT,
which rot only invigorates and preserves
the teeth, but lenders the mouth as fra
grant as the rose.
SPALD1Na's GLUE will mend anything
except broken heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

Az Englishman has given $1,000 to hi.
native town for public free library, as the
sum be has saved By abstaining from in.
tOxicating drinks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

To show that Mr.. George, the especial
prefessed friend of labor in this country, is
either insincere in his professions, or else
doesn't know what would really benefit la
Dor. it is oaly necessary to say that he is
opposed to an income tax. The chief eb-
ject of government in this country is the
protection of property, and yet under the
existing tariff, as poor man consumes as
much of tie neeessaries of life as a rich one,
and as tie former are many while the lat
ter are few, by far the greater part of the
expense o: the government is thrown upon
An income tax is the fairest and least ep-
pressive ote that can be imposed. 1t is
paid by tn use whose wealth is secured by
government, and who are able to pay it.
while all other men are striving, by every
means in their power, to include themselves
among its subjects Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

John N. Noryail. son of Henry Nor7all,
Esq, was caught under falling brick wall
and almost instantly killed, GU Tuesday,
the 21st of December at Covesville, Abe
marie county.
Otis Jasselon, who is wanted in Lynch
burg, Va, for an extensive forgery on the
Singer Manufacturing Company, was cap
tured at Hartford, Conn.,, last Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-05

1t is said Mr.. James R. Keene is again in
good shape financially, and has almost en-
tireiy recovered his heavy losses Of few
wears ago,